Makoto Nakamura

Makoto Nakamura (中村誠 Nakamura Makoto), also known as Tempo (テンポ), is a pro hero in the world of "My Hero Academia."

Appearance

Makoto has a lean and athletic build, standing about 5’5” tall. His messy black hair falls just above his shoulders with various multicoloured streaks running through it. He has soft, gentle features such as a rounded jawline, a small nose, and full lips. He has big, expressive golden eyes that convey a sense of kindness and warmth. Makoto often dresses in comfortable and practical clothes such as shorts, t-shirts, and hoodies. He likes to wear sneakers and wears a wristwatch. Finally, he usually wears headphones to listen to music wherever he goes.

As Tempo, Makoto wears a dark, multicoloured outfit consisting of semi-tight pants, a short-sleeve shirt, and a half-jacket. Accessories include specialised wristguards, knee-high two-wheeled speed rollerblades, a rounded, blue-tinted visor, and a pair of yellow ear-protective headphones. He has multicoloured hourglass accents on his wristguards, shirt, hips, belt, and kneeguards.

Personality / Characteristics

Makoto is a cheerful and upbeat person with a strong moral compass. He values friendship, loyalty, and the importance of teamwork. Despite his youth and experience, he is determined to become a better hero and constantly pushes himself to improve, even if that means exhausting himself. His quirk, which allows him to manipulate time, is powerful and challenging to control, but he embraces its drawbacks and uses them to help those in need.

His infectious personality inspires those around him, and his selflessness and dedication to his hero work make him a valuable asset to any team. He has no desire for fame or fortune and is content with helping people in need. Makoto is a true hero at heart, and his willingness to go the extra mile to protect the innocent and bring justice to those who deserve it is a testament to his character.

General Personality/Mood

Makoto is generally a happy-go-lucky person who loves to have fun. He is playful and energetic, with a contagious enthusiasm that makes others feel good around him. He has a positive outlook on life and is always looking for the good in people and situations. He is outgoing and friendly, and he loves to be around people.

Temper: His temper is generally calm and collected, but he can become passionate and hot-headed when he sees injustice.

Strength: Makoto has several strengths that make him a valuable asset as a hero. Firstly, he is a quick thinker and can make split-second decisions under pressure. He is also an excellent communicator and can easily convey his plans to others. He is physically fit and agile, able to move quickly and easily in combat situations. He is a skilled fighter and has honed his abilities through rigorous training. Additionally, he is empathetic and compassionate, which allows him to connect with and understand others. These strengths enable him to excel as a hero and make him a valuable team member.

Weaknesses: Makoto’s weaknesses lie in his tendency to take things too personally and let his emotions cloud his judgment. He can become overly emotional, sometimes leading to irrational decisions that endanger himself or others. Additionally, his fear of failure and not meeting the expectations of others can lead to self-doubt and hesitation. His lack of confidence in certain situations can also hold him back from fully utilising his abilities as a hero. Finally, Makoto can sometimes struggle with balancing his personal life and hero duties, leading to feelings of guilt and neglect towards his loved ones.

Goals/Drives/Dreams

Fears: Makoto has a fear of being powerless and not being able to help those in need. He also has a fear of failure and not living up to his expectations. Additionally, he has a fear of heights and an immense dislike of spiders.

Likes: He enjoys music, dance and anything that allows him to express himself creatively. He also likes to socialise and spend time with his friends.

Dislikes: People who are unnecessarily mean or cruel to others. He also doesn’t enjoy overly competitive environments, especially if it becomes toxic and aggressive. Another thing that he dislikes is being disrespected or underestimated because of his appearance or the way he presents himself. He values authenticity and doesn’t appreciate people who are fake or insincere. Lastly, he dislikes being stagnant and feeling like he’s not making progress, so he’s always looking for ways to improve and improve himself.

Skills/Hobbies

Makoto is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, particularly in close-quarters situations. He has a sharp mind and is quick to analize situations, making him an effective strategist. He enjoys reading and playing video games in his free time, often getting lost in the stories and characters. He also likes to explore new city areas, finding hidden gems and unique spots to add to his mental map. Finally, Makoto is passionate about cooking and experimenting with new recipes, finding it a relaxing and creative outlet.

Health

Physical and Mental Health: Makoto is dedicated to maintaining his physical health, incorporating regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep into his daily routine. Ass a rollerblading expert, he seamlessly integrates his love for skating into his fitness regimen, making workouts dynamic and enjoyable. While physically robust, Makoto confronts occasional bouts of anxiety that can affect focus and performance. To address this, he actively engages in therapy and embraces self-care practices, such as meditation and exercise, ensuring a resilient and balanced mental state.

Sleeping and Eating Habits: Makoto values a regular sleep routine, recognising its importance for peak performance. Despite occasional challenges falling asleep due to anxiety, he remains committed to maintaining a consistent and restful sleep schedule. Regarding nutrition, Makoto is mindful of his diet, steering clear of processed foods. His culinary exploration and enjoyment of cooking contribute to a balanced and nutritious eating routine. The synergy of his rollerblading adventures, self-care practices, and mindful living reflects Makoto’s holistic approach to well-being, ensuring he is physically and mentally prepared for the demands of heroism.

Abilities

Unarmed Combat Expertise: Makoto is a master of hand-to-hand combat, seamlessly blending various martial arts styles into a fluid and deadly form. His extensive training gives him superior reflexes, agility, and coordination, allowing him to navigate close-quarters engagements effortlessly. Makoto’s keen analytical skills enable him to quickly assess his opponent's movements and weaknesses, adapting his fighting style on the fly for maximum efficiency. Whether dodging incoming attacks with finesse or countering with calculated strikes, Makoto’s unarmed combat expertise is a testament to his prowess as a close-quarters combatant.

Strategic Thinker: Possessing a keen strategic mind, Makoto excels in analysing situations and formulating effective action plans. His sharp intellect allows him to assess adversaries' strengths and weaknesses swiftly. Makoto leverages this analytical prowess to create strategic manoeuvres that capitalise on his unique time manipulation abilities and exploit opponents’ vulnerabilities. Skilful at predicting the movements of his adversaries, he adjusts his plans dynamically, enabling him to outmanoeuvre physically stronger opponents. Makoto’s capacity to think several steps ahead maximises the impact of his limited time manipulation quirk, making him a formidable and adaptable force in any combat scenario.

Quirk

Temporal Harmonics: Makoto’s quirk manifests his ability to weave time into a complex, rhythmic symphony. This power enables him to create and manipulate small temporal bubbles, aptly named “Harmonics”, within his immediate vicinity. Makoto initiates Harmonics by tapping into the temporal fabric that surrounds him. This connection allows him to carve out specific pockets of time, forming these intricate and malleable bubbles. The process involves mental synchronisation with the rhythmic flow of time, much like conducting a musical piece. Makoto orchestrates the Harmonics with precision, influenced by the tempo and beats of his mental metronome.

Once Harmonic is established, Makoto gains control over the flow of time within that localised area. The manipulation is akin to conducting different sections of an orchestra, allowing him to alter the tempo, rhythm, and duration of events within the bubble. Makoto can freeze time, accelerate it, or even create brief time loops seamlessly integrated into the Harmonic’s composition. Makoto’s rollerblades serer as a conduit for his Temporal Harmonics. The wheels act as carriers of the temporal energy, allowing him to glide effortlessly within the boundaries of the Harmonics he creates. His rollerblades' rhythmic motion enhances the Harmonics' stability and coherence, making them more resilient and effective. Makoto’s skill on rollerblades is a testament to his mastery over a harmonious blend of speed and time manipulation.

Makoto’s abilities culminate in the creation of Harmonic Resonance, where multiple Harmonics intertwine, forming a harmonious time bubble of immense power. Harmonic Resonance allows Makoto to influence a broader area, allowing for more extensive time manipulation. This Resonance's intricate dance of temporal energy can profoundly affect the events and entities caught within its embrace. Makoto’s power of Temporal Harmonics is a delicate yet potent art, blending the precision of a conductor, the rhythm of music, and the fluidity of rollerblade motion. Through this synergy, he navigates the ebb and flow of time, creating a mesmerising symphony that shapes the battlefield according to his will.

• Time Glide: Makoto utilizes his rollerblades to move swiftly within Harmonics, covering ground in a blink of an eye.
• Time Stop: By initiating Harmonic, Makoto can momentarily freeze time within a small radius, seizing the opportunity to strategise or escape.
• Time Flow: Manipulating the pace of events, Makoto can slow down or accelerate time within a Harmonic’s influence.
• Temporal Echo: By creating a brief time loop, Makoto can make a specific action repeat itself for a short duration.

Ultimate Moves

Harmonic Resonance: Makoto can weave multiple Harmonics together, creating a powerful time bubble that affects a larger area. This move can be used defensively or offensively, altering the time dynamic in a significant.

Retrograde Roll: Makoto uses his rollerblades to move backwards in time within a localised area, effectively undoing recent events.

Crescendo Warp: Makoto’s most potent move, allowing him to distort time extensively in a concentrated region. This creates a time bubble with intense effects, altering the pace of events drastically.

Crescendo Sprint: Makoto’s most dynamic move, he combines his rollerblade agility with a distorted time bubble to cover vast distances or outmanoeuvre opponents with unparalleled speed.

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Home

Makoto’s apartment is a cosy, inviting space decorated with bright colours and patterns. The walls are painted in shades of blue and green, with various musical posters and art prints adorning them. The living room features a couch, a few bean bag chairs, and a large flat-screen TV, perfect for relaxing after a long day of hero work or gaming with his friends. The kitchen is small but functional, with a vintage refrigerator and a gas stove for cooking his favourite meals. One of the standout features of his apartment is his collection of vinyl records, which are displayed in a dedicated corner of the living room. He has a vintage record player that he loves to use to listen to his favourite albums while relaxing on the couch.

His bedroom is painted in a deep shade of purple, with a large window that lets in plenty of natural light. He has a full-size bed with colourful sheets and blankets, a small nightstand with a lap, and a few books piled on top. His closet is filled with hoodies, other casual clothes, and his hero costume and accessories. The bathroom is also small but tidy, with a shower and a few shelves for storing his toiletries. He has plants scattered throughout his apartment, some hanging from the ceiling while others sit on windowsills or bookshelves. In the kitchen, Makoto has a small herb garden on the windowsill, where he grows fresh herbs for cooking.

Despite being located in a bustling part of the city, his apartment is surprisingly quiet and peaceful. He enjoys the proximity to various music venues, cafes, and shops and often takes long walks around the neighbourhood to explore and discover new places. The apartment has rooftop access, where Makoto occasionally goes to relax.

Family

When Makoto was a child, there was an incident with a villain where his family and other civilians were caught in the crossfire. Once the villain was defeated and arrested, his family had to confront the reality of Yui’s, Makoto’s older sister, death. After his sister’s passing, his family struggled with the loss, and Makoto became distant and reserved, finding it difficult to connect with his parents or talk to them about his feelings. After he withdrew, he began pushing everyone away. Despite their mourning, his parents did their best to support him. Their relationship hasn’t been easy, but it’s been strengthened by their shared experiences and grief. Over time, Makoto began to open up to them again. They’re still on rocky terms, but it's better than it was previously.

Trivia

• Despite his love for bright and bold colours, Makoto prefers to wear simple and comfortable clothes when he's not in his hero costume. He often wears hoodies and shorts on his days off.
• He enjoys playing video games in his spare time, and his favourite game is a classic arcade-style platformer.
• He is an avid collector of vinyl records and has an impressive collection of classic rock, funk, and jazz albums.
• He's afraid of heights but determined to overcome his fear to be a more effective hero.
• He fears spiders and often goes out of his way to avoid them.
• He has a green thumb and loves gardening and growing fruits and vegetables.
• He has a tattoo of a metronome on his wrist, representing his love of music and his dedication to timing.
• He is a morning person and likes to wake up early to start his day.
• He's a skilled cook and loves to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen.
• He is an avid reader and often spends his free time with his nose buried in a book.
• He is a big fan of superhero movies and enjoys watching them with his friends.
• He has a sweet tooth and loves to indulge in candy, especially gummy bears and chocolate.
• Despite his love of music and dance, Makoto is not a karaoke fan and gets embarrassed singing publicly.

Quotes

• "I can't turn back time, but I can sure as hell make it work in my favour."
• "Sometimes I wish I could just stop time and catch my breath."
• “Time is a precious resource, use it wisely or risk losing everything.”